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Centre for research in inclusion

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Our educational researchers are working to further the understanding and practice of inclusive, participatory and practitioner-based methodologies.

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About

We focus on developing research that fosters and improves inclusive practice in an inclusive way. This means we often work with teachers and young people to carry out our research. 

We have particular expertise in: 

  • differentiation
  • collaborative working 
  • social and emotional dimensions of learning  
  • classroom interaction  
  • using technology  
  • learners experiencing marginalisation, social disadvantage or poverty  
  • learners with autism and learning disabilities

Research highlights

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Finding new ways to help autistic children cope with change

Education researchers at Southampton are listening to the views of youngsters with autism to help them settle into new schools.

Projects and publications

Research projects

Enhancing reflective learning and school collaboration in rural Mexico. Capitalising Mexican and international experiences for the benefit of tutors and students in social disadvantage
Status: Not active
Lead researcher: Doctor [Marta] Cristina Azaola
Messiou BA SG - Inclusive pedagogies in physical education: Students' voices for professional development
Status: Not active
Lead researcher: Professor Kyriaki (Kiki) Messiou
Parsons - ESRC Festival of Social Science
Status: Not active
Lead researcher: Professor Sarah Parsons

Our people

My particular areas of interest and expertise lie in qualitative, inclusive research methodology and in the fields of interactive and inclusive pedagogy.
Professor Melanie Nind
Professor in Education
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